Rohit Sharma has come out in support of Suryakumar Yadav following his axing from India's T20I setup.
Suryakumar Yadav made his India debut at 30 or 31 and has since scored 3,272 runs in 113 matches at an average of 36.35 and a strike rate of 162.94.
What happened to Suryakumar Yadav?
Suryakumar Yadav took over the captaincy after Rohit stepped back from T20 Internationals and led India to a clean sweep of every bilateral T20I series.
He also led India to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title in Ahmedabad earlier this year.
Why it matters for Suryakumar Yadav
Rohit Sharma described Suryakumar Yadav's career as one built entirely on perseverance and character.
Suryakumar Yadav's axing has been a topic of discussion, with many questioning the decision.
What comes next for Suryakumar Yadav?
Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the new captain, following a sustained run of success as a captain in franchise cricket.
Rohit Sharma believes Iyer has everything he needs to handle the national role, given his experience in the IPL.
Suryakumar Yadav has scored 25 half-centuries and four centuries since his T20I debut in March 2021.
He has been praised for his destructive batting style, with a strike rate of 162.94.
Rohit Sharma said "I'm pretty sure nothing has come easy, especially for Surya" when talking about Suryakumar Yadav's career.
Suryakumar Yadav's legacy will be honoured, with Rohit Sharma throwing his weight behind Shreyas Iyer.
The 2026-28 T20 cycle is approaching, with the LA 2028 and WT20 at stake.
India is looking forward to this cycle, with high expectations from the team.
Suryakumar Yadav's experience and skills will be crucial in the upcoming matches.
Rohit Sharma's support for Suryakumar Yadav is a testament to the latter's hard work and dedication.
Suryakumar Yadav has proven himself to be one of the most destructive T20 batters on the planet.
His career has been built on perseverance and character, with many praising his never-give-up attitude.